Inlaid Spiny Oyster and Opal Sterling Silver Bear Belt Buckle.

This belt buckle is a true work of art! This one is just full of natural character. This buckle features an impressive inlaid design made from hand cut stones of genuine Spiny Oyster, Black Onyx, and lab Opal. These gemstones come together to form the image of the mighty bear. These inlaid designs appear on a belt buckle made from a very heavy gauge of Sterling Silver. Built sturdy and meant to last. Non Indian made. This belt buckle is 2-3/8" wide and 2-7/8" long with a 1-1/2" wide keeper on the back. Stamped Sterling.

Opal's name evolved from the Roman word opalus from the Greek word opallios - "to see a change of color." The Greek word was a modification of the ancient Indian Sanskrit name for opal, upala, which meant "precious stone." If one spoke in mixed tongues, then opal would be opallios upala, "to see a change of color precious stone." As indicated by the derivation of its name, opal has centuries of history as a treasured gemstone. Historically, beliefs associated with the wearing of opal have varied. The early Greeks thought that opals gave their owners the powers of foresight and prophecy. Romans adored it as a token of hope and purity. Eastern people regarded it as sacred. Arabs believed it fell from heaven.